Norfolk’s June 2018 Weather
Nice Summer Weather By Russell Russ June’s low temperature of 43 degrees was observed on June 4, and the high of 88 degrees was observed on June 18. With an average monthly mean temperature of 63.6 degrees, it was just 0.3 degree above normal. There were only a few really warm days in June, […]
July, King of Flowers
By Leslie Watkins The botanical family Paeoniaceae contains just one genus; paeony or peonies, with over thirty species and more than a thousand named cultivars. These glorious blooms are large, extravagant, fragrant, long-lived and make wonderful cut flowers, if you can bear to cut them. They symbolize good fortune, a happy life and happy […]
Norfolk’s May 2018 Weather
From Prolonged Winter to Second Warmest May on Record By Russell Russ Once again, May was Norfolk’s transition month into summer, although this year it seemingly happened in just the span of a day or two. Temperatures went from a low of 34 degrees on May 1 (with snowfall on April 30) to a […]
Norfolk’s April 2018 Weather
Prolonged Winter By Russell Russ April began cool and snowy and it stayed that way throughout most of the month. Warm and beautiful early spring days were few and very far between this April. It was more like winter was the unwanted guest that just would not leave the party. Late March showed signs […]
Finding True Southern Barbecue and a Touch of History in Burrville
Out and About By Colleen Gundlach There are few restaurants in the area that can say they prepare their entire menu fresh daily, and even fewer that start cooking the day’s food at 5:45 a.m. For Lou and Gina Gabriel, however, this is their reality, because developing the deep, rich flavors of barbecue takes […]
May, The Queen of Flowers
By Leslie Watkins Of all the magnificent designs and decorations used by people to embellish their architecture, textiles, tables and walls, the rose motif is the most beloved. The Queen of Flowers has held us in her rapture for millennia. Rose fossils date back 35 million years. Ancient nomads traveled far and wide, bringing […]
Torrington Coffee House Serves Up Coffee, Tea and “Good Company”
By Julie Scharnberg It’s just the place you’re looking for when you want a coffee or tea break. Located in a charming, sage-green building at 33 Franklin Street in Torrington along the Naugatuck River across from Danielle Mailer’s colorful “FishTales” mural, Good Company Coffee House is cozy and comfortable and smells heavenly when you […]
Norfolk’s March 2018 Weather:
Fourth Snowiest March on Record By Russell Russ March was a month full of nor’easters. The brief warm-up in February fooled everyone into thinking winter was over and spring was here. March relentlessly brought us back to reality. The first day of March was warm, the warmest day of the month actually, but it […]
April, Flower Power
By Leslie Watkins People around the world have used flowers to adorn their homes, grace their altars, celebrate special occasions and honor the dearly departed. When words fail, suiters express their love and admiration with bouquets. In addition to vegetables, herbs and medicinals, monks grew symbolic flowers for services and devotions. Cottage gardeners grow […]
Norfolk’s February 2018 Weather
Third Warmest February on Record By Russell Russ Much like last year, this February started off very winter-like. All ponds were iced over, temperatures were seasonably cold, there was snow on the ground and snow was falling. Through two-thirds of the month, winter, which took hold in late December and continued all through January, […]
